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Turlock, CA

Area Guide

Suburban tranquility meets college-town energy in the Central Valley.

Suburb Commuter Affordable College Walkable Diverse

"Just south of Modesto on the Golden State Highway, Turlock is a fairly small suburban city with a small-town core. Downtown is a charming, walkable district of tree-lined sidewalks, unique specialty shops, and great locally-owned restaurants.

The Stanislaus State campus on the north side contributes heavily to the local culture, with thousands of students and faculty members adding enormous intellectual capital to the community. The campus also features many resources that are accessible to city residents, including Teague Park and the Stanislaus State Amphitheater.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Turlock, CA is $1,108 for a studio, $1,447 for one bedroom, $1,468 for two bedrooms, and $1,938 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Turlock has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,447/month
621 Sq Ft
House
$2,409/month
1,433 Sq Ft
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Transportation

55

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

29

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Julien Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

779 Students

Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

751 Students

Chatom Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

382 Students

Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy

Public

Grades K-5

817 Students

Dennis G. Earl Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

814 Students

Marvin A. Dutcher Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

851 Students

Mountain View Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

183 Students

Turlock Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

1,257 Students

Turlock High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,475 Students

John H. Pitman High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,082 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.